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MC <br /> MODERN <br /> CDNSTRUGTIDN <br /> t: i n1 s.1EF:L . <br /> 12/28/2015 <br /> Ecology General Overview <br /> Modem Construction of Minnesota, inc. <br /> Ecology Mixed use building <br /> General Overview <br /> Modern Construction of Minnesota inc(Modem)is proposing to develop and construct a state of the art <br /> mixed use building within the city of Elk River along the Mississippi River. This building will consist of <br /> rental apartments, commercial space, retail space,and underground parking and be built using some of <br /> the most advanced and sustainable construction materials and methods as outlined below. It is the goal <br /> of Modem to provide a safe, environmentally friendly living and working space for the residence and <br /> business of Elk River and show the state and nation that Elk River is the BEST place to raise a family, <br /> start a business, and truly be"Powered by Nature" <br /> Site Concept: <br /> -1.45 Acre building pad site less road extension space <br /> -11 Acre recreational site along the Mississippi, portion to be swapped for building pad with city <br /> -Ability to connect to local and future regional trails, public transport, and pedestrian walkways <br /> -Landscaped using native prairie plantings, permeable surfaces, and minimal grass <br /> -Site work for future park entrance and parking garage on Yale ct <br /> Buildina Overview: (See initial sketch) <br /> -Create 90+ residential housing units of various size and price from studio to 3 bedroom <br /> -Create 10+commercial/retail/restaurant spaces for lease with additional executive office spaces <br /> -Provide underground and on street parking with trail and sidewalk access <br /> -Implement the latest green building technologies and practices as highlighted below <br /> -Provide access to sustainable,safe, and healthy food,water,and air as highlighted below <br /> -Foster a strong community around sustainable and peaceful co-habitation as highlighted below <br /> -Use the building as a successful proof of concept for further development in the FAST area that <br /> benefits both the city,the residents, and the environment—financially and politically <br /> Green Buildina Initiatives: <br /> -Design the building to minimize waste, reduce site damage, and increase layout efficiencies <br /> -Minimize resource use during construction through recycling, project management,and reclamation <br /> -Provide 100% LED lighting for all exterior, interior,commercial, residential, and common space lighting <br /> -Use triple pane windows for all residential units and explore triple pane windows for commercial units <br /> -Install occupancy sensors,timer switches,dimmers, photocells detectors, and other automated tools <br /> -Install a horizontal Geo Thermal heating and cooling system for the entire building <br /> -Explore the use of solar panels above street parking,on the building rooftop, and in flood plain area- <br /> possible community solar project in co-operation with ERMU <br />